Kaizer Chiefs will be eager to take advantage of a wounded animal when they face Orlando Pirates at the weekend. Is this their best XI?
Soweto Derby team news
According to the manager, Nasreddine Nabi, the defensive trio of Rushwin Dortley, Given Msimango and Reeve Frosler are all out of the derby. Meanwhile, striker Ranga Chivaviro will miss out and there are doubts over Edmilson Dove’s availability. Talented young attacker Wandile Duba is suspended after an accumulation of yellow cards.
Predicted Kaizer Chiefs XI
Bvuma; Solomons, Kwinika, Miguel, Cross; Cele, Maart; Du Preez, Shabalala, Lilepo; Morris.
Soweto Derby key deets
These sworn Soweto Derby rivals meet in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 03 May at 15:00. They meet again the following Saturday, 10 May, in the Nedbank Cup final. That match also kicks off at 15:00. It’s crunch time!
H2H stats aren’t looking good for Kaizer Chiefs
Chiefs have lost four of their last five meetings with Pirates, including each of the last four across all competitions.
- Pirates 1-0 Chiefs
- Pirates 3-2 Chiefs
- Chiefs 0-1 Pirates
- Chiefs 1-2 Pirates
- Chiefs 1-0 Pirates
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Orlando Pirates dominate the recent H2H
Mthembu says he joined Orlando Pirates against his will
Siphelele Mthembu had the rare distinction of representing Chiefs and Pirates. It’s not a conventional path, and the journey wasn’t normal either. Although his best work was at Platinum Stars under Cavin Johnson, the biggest story of his career revolves around Soweto’s giant football clubs.
Speaking to FARPost, the former Soweto specialist revealed he grew up supporting Kaizer Chiefs and trained with the Glamour Boys in 2008, only to be told he signed with Pirates against his will and without his knowledge. Check out the full story.
Will Chiefs beat Pirates in the Derby?
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